# NFL Plans Record Global Expansion, IPL Hits 1.1 Billion Viewers and AI Revolutionizes Sports Scheduling

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Podcast: [Sports Geek Rapid Rundown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sports-geek-rapid-rundown-7105230)
Published: 2026-05-18T00:18:00+00:00
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NFL announces record 9 international games for 2026, IPL 2026 reaches 1.1 billion viewers with massive digital growth, plus how AI is transforming sports scheduling, Bruin Capital's investment in Matchroom Holdings, and the evolution of NFL schedule releases into social media spectacles - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

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